Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
What could happen
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairâs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2007–2011
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2007–2011
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef 2007–2011
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx 2007–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V226000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 29, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 100
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 10, 2007 to May 5, 2010
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-627
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Sep 4, 2015
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Sep 4, 2015
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment Aug 15, 2013
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment Aug 15, 2013
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Structure Jun 28, 2012
- Thomas Built / Thomas Built Buses recall: Structure Jun 28, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.